BTS Members Set to Finish Military Service in June, Heightening Expectations for Full-Group Comeback... RUN BTS Highlight Package to Be Released in April

The completion of military service for BTS members is concentrated in mid-June, raising fan expectations for a full-group comeback. Currently, HYBE is releasing various preview content to sustain these expectations. As of now, five BTS members are still serving in the military. RM and V are scheduled to finish their service on June 10, Jimin and Jung Kook on June 11, and SUGA on June 21. In contrast, Jin and j-hope have already completed their service; j-hope is currently on the “Hope On The Stage” world tour, while Jin released his solo album “Happy.” BTS has traditionally held its annual “BTS FESTA” event on June 13 to mark the group’s anniversary. This year, as it marks the 12th anniversary of the group’s formation, there are speculations that a FESTA event might take place around this time. However, due to the scattered release dates for the members’ military service, a full-group concert seems unlikely at this stage. HYBE has planned to unveil new projects in April, just over a month away. “BTS 7 Moments” will be available from March 16 to April 2, and “RUN BTS POLY HIGHLIGHT PACKAGE” will be available from April 7 to May 3. Pre-orders for “RUN BTS POLY HIGHLIGHT PACKAGE” will begin on April 8, with official sales starting on April 24. This is considered the first full-group content release since 2023. Both projects consist of prerecorded content from before the members enlisted, with vinyl versions also scheduled for release in 2025. These offerings serve as a connection between fans and the group, further fueling anticipation for their reunion. The group’s leader, RM, promised fans during a Weverse livestream in 2023 that they would “definitely return in 2025.” He added that working on solo projects feels like a “break” before returning to BTS and ARMY. Nevertheless, an official comeback date has not yet been confirmed. According to The Korea Times, both HYBE and the members are targeting the end of 2025, but the company stated that discussions regarding full-group activities are focused on 2026. CHOI Kyung-joon, HYBE’s chief financial officer, said in November 2024 that “discussions about full-group activities in 2026 are underway,” but added that “no plans have been finalized yet.” For now, a full comeback is expected to occur between the end of 2025 and 2026.